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General practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac.
In September 2024, funding was annouced for a Child and Youth Mental Health Study. The information from this study will support more effective decisions and planning, including a needs-based ...
The Director for Radiation Safety intends to review the Code of Practice for Sealed Radioactive Material: ORS C12 2020. The review will be conducted in accordance with section 90 of the Radiation ...
Criteria for patients to receive transitional access to newly funded cancer medicines when receiving treatment in private facilities.
Information about transitional access to publicly funded cancer medicines for patients receiving treatment in private facilities.
The maximum contribution that applies in each region for long-term aged residential care, from 1 July 2025.
This rest home has been audited against the Health and Disability Services Standards. During the last audit, the auditors identified some areas for improvement. Issues from their last audit are listed ...
The Ministry of Health’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework recognises Treaty obligations as a foundation for achieving Māori health aspirations and equity for Māori.
About community water fluoridation policy, and how it is a safe, effective, and affordable way to prevent and reduce tooth decay for everyone.
The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2022/23 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, ...
The New Zealand Health Survey is a key tool for monitoring smoking and vaping among people aged 15 years and older. Questions on smoking have been included annually since 2011/12. Questions on vaping ...